# Match Record: USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Opelika - Womens Singles 3.0/3.5 (60+) (2026-03-14)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 10:02:35
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7781523736
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-14
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Opelika - Womens Singles 3.0/3.5 (60+)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 1-15
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.29)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Carla Gallahan** (DUPR ID: G5PWZX) - Rating: 3.071, Location: Opelika, AL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Kellye Stec** (DUPR ID: 0YWR54) - Rating: 3.510, Location: Clinton, MS, US

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